Please NOte policy changes as of 3/19/20
The policies below have all been edited to show the current services we provide. Many of our services have been put on hold as we have had to adjust to meet the most pressing needs in our community in a way that helps to stop the spread of COVID-19. We hope to add back former services in the months to come. In the meantime, all of our services must first be requested digitally using the links below.
Crisis Food PAntryTo apply click on food assistance form at the top of the page
Crosslines serves an average of 220 families each month through the Emergency Food Pantry. The pantry is typically a Client Choice Pantry set up like a grocery store in which clients are empowered to choose the foods to best fit their family's needs. However, during the COVID-19 crisis we are going to be distributing food in prepackaged pantry boxes. You will need to schedule your pantry pickup 24 hours in advance of pickup using the link above. The Pantry provides a wide variety of foods in order to help fulfill client nutritional needs and keep families strong. The pantry is stocked with items purchased from Ozark's Food Harvest, donated items, and produce from the Crosslines garden and greenhouse. It is an empowering service for families in crisis.
Crosslines sirve a un promedio de 220 familias cada mes a través de la Despensa de Alimentos de Emergencia. La despensa es una despensa de Client Choice configurada como una tienda de comestibles en la que los clientes tienen la facultad de elegir los alimentos que mejor se adapten a las necesidades de su familia. The Pantry proporciona una amplia variedad de alimentos para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades nutricionales de los clientes y mantener a las familias fuertes. La despensa está provista con artículos comprados de Ozark's Food Harvest, artículos donados y productos del jardín Crosslines e invernadero. Es un servicio de empoderamiento para familias en crisis |
Rental AssistanceTo apply click on rental assistance form at the top of the page
Crosslines administrates the Rental Assistance Program for the Regional Health and Welfare Association. Previously we have also offered utility assistance. However, as of 3/19/20 the decision has been made to with to rental only, due to lack of funds available. This policy change will be re-visited in May of 2020.
Established in the 1920s, the Regional Health and Welfare Association is a United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas agency. The assistance allows Crosslines to fill the need for a community safety-net to families or individuals in crisis. In order to apply for rental assistance you will need to apply at the application link above. All rental assistance requests can take up to one week to process and it takes 10-12 days for landlords to receive payment once assistance is pledged. Anyone needing utility assistance should make sure to apply with Economic Security. Crosslines administra el Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler y Servicios Públicos para la Asociación Regional de Salud y Bienestar. Establecida en la década de 1920, la Asociación Regional de Salud y Bienestar es una agencia de United Way of Southwest Missouri y Southeast Kansas. La asistencia permite que Crosslines llene la necesidad de una red de seguridad comunitaria para familias o individuos en crisis. Los clientes deben llamar al 417-782-8384 para precalificar para la asistencia. |
USDA FoodsTo apply click on food assistance form at the top of the page
Crosslines Ministries is the only distributor of USDA Foods in the western side of Jasper County, serving about 750 families every month. Currently, Crosslines clients can schedule pickup of their USDA foods using the online order link. You can pick this on M, W or Fri, but we ask you to please schedule pickup for your normal scheduled week.
Crosslines Ministries es el único distribuidor de Alimontos del USDA en el lado oeste del condado de Jasper, que atiende a unas 750 familias cada mes. Los clientes pueden hacer una cita mensual para recibir los productos básicos los miércoles o el primer lunes del mes. Crosslines complementa los productos básicos con productos frescos y productos horneados cuando están disponibles para los clientes que mantienen su hora de cita y traen la información requerida, ofreciendo a los clientes una variedad de comidas nutritivas. |
USDA Disclosure and Grievance Policy:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.